Troy Ripley has spent the past 13 years dealing with the worst kind of grief a parent can feel and trying to make things better. Read More
Little Wilson Falls is a series of three waterfalls on Little Wilson Stream as it flows through a dramatic slate gorge in Elliottsville Township. A 3-mile out-and-back hike leads to the largest of these waterfalls, which is known as the “upper falls” and is located on the Appalachian Trail. Read More
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“I have seen some pretty strange [postings]. On a scale of one to 10, with ‘1’ being normal and ‘10’ being way wacky, this is maybe an ‘8.’” Read More
In a three-hour interview conducted the day after 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy died, Maine State Police Det. Jason Andrews tried to figure out why Sharon Carrillo and her husband Julio Carrillo had abused her so severely. Read More
The recommendations will prompt debate in Augusta. Read More
Maine Audubon’s Executive Director, Andy Beahm wrote a good column about Audubon’s priorities and accomplishments in 2019. Here it is. Where did the year go? Wasn’t it just summer? Already the end of the year draws near. It’s the perfect time to reflect on accomplishments and highlights of 2019… Read More
Little Wilson Falls is a series of three waterfalls on Little Wilson Stream as it flows through a dramatic slate gorge in Elliottsville Township. Read More
The number of deer, turkeys and bears killed by hunters this fall were all down from the previous year in Maine, while moose hunters were more successful. Read More
The trial of Mark Cardilli Jr., who is accused of murdering his sister’s boyfriend, 22-year-old Isahak Muse, in March, is nearing its conclusion. Read More
Today, the words “immigration” and “crisis” are rarely in the same sentence without accompanying divisive rhetoric from either side of the political aisle. Read More
Bryce Lausier of Hampden Academy is coming off a junior year when he earned Bangor Daily News All-Maine third-team recognition after averaging 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 12. Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
